NYT Dictionary

BLINDING

/ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
VerbAdjectiveAdverbNounBLIND-ingblind-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of blind

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

By surface analysis, blind + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

blinddimblazingdazzlingfulgentglaringglaryablepsiaabsoluteamaurosis

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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